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Media Relations Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Public Relations Specialist category, which covers professionals managing press outreach, media strategy, and corporate communications. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry; Mexican citizens use the consular process. A relevant degree and a U.S. employer job offer are required.
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Posting Summary
Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Graphic and Media Design
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 293A9999
Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College
Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)
Work Location Hampton - 650
Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and/or training.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I - Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
Work Schedule Varies
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.
Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Courses may be assigned at the Hampton or Historic Triangle campus, other off-site centers, and online (asynchronous/synchronous): day, evening, and weekend classes.
Essential functions:
- Design and delivery of instruction for day, evening, or weekend classes.
- Responsible for student assessment and grading.
- Maintains adequate on-campus presence.
- Provides timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, with at least 18 graduate semester credits in Graphic and Media Design or a related discipline.
- Can demonstrate a passion for the discipline of Graphic and Media Design and a commitment/belief that a diverse group of students from various backgrounds and ages, including adult learners, can learn this discipline, thus fulfilling the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills appropriate for students, colleagues, staff, and administrator interactions as an individual or as a part of a team.
- Proficiency in the Adobe suite of design and editing programs.
- Demonstrated ability to teach Type Design, Layout Design, and Web Design.
- Willingness to adopt an organized plan of instruction and the ability to modify, when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and more and submit documentation as well as final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
- Must be able to work at all campus locations.
Additional Considerations
- Community college teaching experience.
- Experience teaching online, hybrid, and traditional face-to-face classroom modalities.
- Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience.
- Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Must be able to work at all campus locations.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3257P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 04/28/2026
Job Close Date 06/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name Human Resources
Email hr@vpcc.edu
Phone Number 757-825-2728
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Media Relations Manager
Match your credentials to TN categories
TN visa classification for Media Relations Managers falls under Public Relations Specialist. Your degree must be in communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field. A general business or marketing degree alone may not satisfy the CBP officer reviewing your application.
Target employers with communications departments
Prioritize organizations that maintain in-house PR or media teams, such as healthcare systems, technology companies, and publicly traded corporations. These employers already understand the TN filing process and are accustomed to sponsoring communications professionals for cross-border roles.
Request a detailed support letter from your employer
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your specific duties, confirm the role is a specialty occupation, and state your TN classification. Vague letters citing only a job title are a common reason CBP requests additional documentation at the border.
Clarify Mexican citizens' consular process before accepting offers
Mexican nationals cannot use the port-of-entry process available to Canadians. You must schedule a consular interview and allow additional processing time. Confirm this timeline with your employer before signing an offer, since start dates may need to be adjusted accordingly.
Search for TN-sponsored roles using Migrate Mate
Filter your job search to employers actively sponsoring TN visas for communications roles. Migrate Mate surfaces these opportunities by visa type and job category, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Prepare for CBP questions about media strategy duties
CBP officers may ask how your day-to-day responsibilities differ from general marketing work. Be ready to explain that your role centers on press relationships, earned media, and reputation management, not paid advertising or campaign execution.
Media Relations Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Media Relations Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided your employer documents the position under the Public Relations Specialist TN category. The role must require a bachelor's degree or higher in communications, journalism, or public relations, and your duties must center on media strategy and press relations rather than general marketing or advertising work.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Media Relations Managers?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for this role. H-1B visa requires entering a lottery with no guaranteed selection, while TN has no annual cap for Canadian citizens and no lottery for either nationality. Canadians can receive TN approval at the port of entry the same day, whereas H-1B petitions take months to adjudicate.
What documents does a Canadian Media Relations Manager need at the border?
You need a valid Canadian passport, your employer's TN support letter, proof of your qualifying degree, and evidence connecting your credentials to the role. CBP officers at the port of entry adjudicate TN applications on the spot, so every document must be organized and ready to present without prompting.
Where can I find Media Relations Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for roles where employers are open to TN visa sponsorship, filtered by job category. This focuses your search on companies already familiar with the process, so you spend less time screening employers who are unfamiliar with TN status for communications professionals.
Can a Media Relations Manager on TN status change employers mid-status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You cannot begin work for a new employer until new TN authorization is obtained. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry when changing jobs. Mexican citizens must return to the consular process. There is no grace period that permits working for a new employer before approval.